Is this role suitable for part-time working?
This role is available for full-time. If you wish to discuss your needs in more detail please get in touch with richard.grayling@green-park.co.uk
Will the role involve travel?
Regular travel to sites within the UK and occasionally internationally will be required.
Unfortunately, relocation costs will not be reimbursed for moving to where the role is based.
What reasonable adjustments can be made if I have a disability?
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order to support disabled candidates and ensure that you are not disadvantaged in the recruitment and assessment process.
If you feel that you may need a reasonable adjustment to be made, or you would like to discuss your requirements in more detail, please contact: People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk in the first instance.
Do you offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Disabled Persons?
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria in the job specification are guaranteed an interview. Selection will be on merit. If you wish to claim a guaranteed interview under the scheme, you should complete the relevant section of the online application. It is not necessary to state the nature of your disability.
Will this role be overseen by the Civil Service Commission?
Yes. As the role is one of the more senior posts within the Civil Service, a Commissioner will oversee the recruitment process and chair the selection panel. More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
What should I do if I think that I have a conflict of interest?
Candidates must note the requirement to declare any interests that might cause questions to be raised about their approach to the business of the Department. If you believe that you may have a conflict of interest, please contact People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk before submitting your application.
Pre-Employment Screening
Prior to a formal offer of employment, the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment screening checks. These will include confirmation of your identity, employment history over the last three years (or course details if in full time education), nationality and immigrations status, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).
Assignment Durations for permanent Senior Civil Service (SCS 1 and 2)
This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions.
Cabinet Office Fraud Checks
Candidates who are successful at interview will be, as part of the pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud and dishonesty had their employment continued. Any candidate whose details are found to be held on the IFD will be refused employment.
Civil Service Code
All Civil Servants are subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Code that details the Civil Service values, standards of behaviour and rights and responsibilities. For further information, visit Gov.UK.
Can I apply if I am not currently a civil servant?
Yes. This role is open to suitably qualified people in the external market and to existing civil servants and those in accredited Non-Departmental Bodies.
Is this role offered as part of A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative?
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, for further information please see here.
Is this a business-critical role?
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Is security clearance required?
Yes. If successful you must hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance to DV level. More information about the vetting process can be found here.
What nationality do I need to hold in order to apply?
This is a reserved post.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK Nationals
For further information on whether you are eligible to apply, please visit Gov.UK